As we head through 2026, we know that designers and engineers are under continued pressure to optimize their products, especially in terms of material usage. The major influences continue to be reducing total cost of ownership, managing supply chain risk, adopting cleaner processes, and yet delivering durable performance in demanding […]
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Producing gray iron castings with complex internal geometry requires much more than just excellent melting and molding processes. When your product design necessitates intricate internal cavities, deep cores, thin webs, cooling passages, or other hard-to-reach features, precision-based core making becomes just as important as the molding and casting itself.What separates […]
As we head into 2026, American casting and domestic manufacturing in general are enjoying a unique resurgence. In many ways, the domestic industry was already on the rise, largely in response to supply chain disruptions dating back more than half a decade to the pandemic. Throughout 2025, tariff turbulence has […]
Are you maybe too focused on your upfront cost per part? When comparing domestic foundries versus offshore suppliers, the conversation often starts (and sometimes unfortunately ends) with, “What is the cost per part?” No doubt it’s a crucial consideration, plus it’s one that’s easy to see and measure upfront. But […]
“Are gray iron foundries sustainable? What about cast gray iron products in general?” These concerns resonate strongly with many of today’s foundry customers. Whether you’re seeking to minimize the carbon footprint of your products or you’re just trying to keep on top of ever-stricter environmental regulations, sustainability is seen as […]
Acme Foundry specializes in the manufacturing of gray iron castings – a material that offers outstanding thermal properties, damping characteristics, and excellent strength combined with ease of workability and machinability. That makes it ideal for a wide range of industrial product applications, from housing materials and hydraulic parts to machine […]